European General Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolton
European General Food Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 131-133 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AG
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so European General Food Store sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← European General Food Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At European General Food Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to European General Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Joe's Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bistro (Ground Floor) School/college/university | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bolton College Deane Road Campus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Adam Mini Mart Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Bolton Lads and Girls Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Afsana Catering Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2025 |
| AQSA food store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2019 |
Questions about European General Food Store
What is European General Food Store's food hygiene rating?
European General Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 3 July 2024.
Is European General Food Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was European General Food Store last inspected?
European General Food Store was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at European General Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does European General Food Store compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while European General Food Store holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects European General Food Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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